Volkswagen Touran MOT Results

Registered in 2003
51.6% pass rate
from 711 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touran is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Suspension arm
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Air and vacuum systems (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Servos (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks
    • 0.28% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Tyres (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.98% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.28% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Hinge
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.28% fail on Steering play
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.84% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.70% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.28% fail on Condition
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